News from May 2016
Plaintiff claims driver's negligence led to collision, death
BELLEVILLE – The administrator of an estate is suing over an motor vehicle accident that left her relative dead.
Plaintiff claims Bella Milano sold her a salad that damaged a tooth
BELLEVILLE – A restaurant patron is suing after she allegedly injured a tooth while eating a salad the restaurant sold her.
Plaintiff claims negligent driving led to crash, injuries
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries she allegedly received in the course of an automobile accident.
Mother claims daughter was injured during an OTHS gym class game
BELLEVILLE – The mother of a high school student is suing on her daughter's behalf over injuries she allegedly suffered during gym class.
Illinois Senators, caucus advocate for SB 231 education funding reform
SPRINGFIELD – Following the Illinois school funding reform’s recent Senate passage by a healthy margin, State Sens. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and Bill Haine (D-Alton) said they were pleased with the 31-21-3 vote.
Annual report on Illinois' legal workforce shows gender imbalance, aging practitioners
CHICAGO - The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (IARDC) recently released its annual report for 2015, and some are troubled by trends in the state's legal profession.
Group connected to Madigan, Emanuel sues to block redistricting amendment from ballot
An attorney connected to powerful Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has filed suit in Cook County Circuit Court to block a referendum from landing on the ballot, which would ask Illinois voters to reform the way Illinois creates the legislative districts from which state lawmakers are elected.
Survivors claim driver working for Anheuser-Busch caused fatal collision
EDWARDSVILLE – Two surviving children of a motorcyclist killed in an motor vehicle accident are suing over his alleged wrongful death.
Woman fights insurer over cutoff of disability benefits
BENTON – A Belleville woman is suing over an insurance company's alleged cutoff of long-term disability benefits.
Plaintiff claims collision caused bodily injury, property damage
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he allegedly received in the course of an automobile collision. He is citing negligence.
Plaintiffs claim defendants owe them access fees for telephone services
BENTON – Two Illinois telephone companies are suing over the defendants' alleged refusal to pay access fees for services they provide.
Class-action suit aims to end allegedly invalid wage garnishments
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against a firm that allegedly collects wage garnishments after the underlying actions have expired.
Wood River man claims towing service applies fees unjustly; Attorney Maag seeks class certification
EDWARDSVILLE – A Wood River resident is suing over allegedly unjust and unequal towing fees charged by a Wood River towing service. He seeks class-action status.
Workers' compensation plan seeks reimbursement from driver
EAST ST. LOUIS – A workers' compensation plan is suing to receive reimbursement from a driver who allegedly caused an automobile accident.
Plaintiff claims employer didn't properly forward withheld child support payments
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois father is suing over the alleged mishandling of child support payments by his employer.
Woman says improper lane change led to collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing another motorist for injuries that allegedly resulted from an automobile collision.
Parents of minor driver seek damages after collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is being sued after allegedly causing a vehicle collision that resulted in injuries to a minor driver.
Driver says rear-end crash left him injured
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing a Madison County woman over injuries he allegedly suffered in a rear-end collision.
Landlord accuses tenants of failing to pay rent
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing two tenants who allegedly owe her more than $80,000 in unpaid rent.
Motorist claims injuries from rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville man is suing a driver over injuries allegedly sustained in a vehicle collision.